Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Sydney Hospital, Robert Brough Memorial Fountain

The ornate Robert Brough Memorial Fountain is located near the Nightingale Wing of Sydney Hospital. This three tiered cast iron fountain from the Colebrookdale (UK) factory features a group of brolgas surmounted by black swans. It is dedicated to Robert Brough (1857 - 1906) an actor born in England and made his debut there as a comedian in 1870. He and his actress wife, Florence Trevelyn, travelled to Australia in 1885, where their combined talents in musical comedy endeared them to audiences.
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11 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesWednesday, 22 January 2014 at 00:24:00 GMT+11

    Wha a nice memorial to them

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoWednesday, 22 January 2014 at 01:36:00 GMT+11

    Very pretty fountain Jim and really informative link.

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  3. PradeepaWednesday, 22 January 2014 at 01:42:00 GMT+11

    Lovely fountain.

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  4. sunshineWednesday, 22 January 2014 at 08:56:00 GMT+11

    Nice fountain and a very sunny photo.

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  5. Gemma WisemanWednesday, 22 January 2014 at 09:19:00 GMT+11

    A very pretty fountain design. I even like the sunny alternative colouring beneath the "bowls" for the water.

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  6. Lina GustinaWednesday, 22 January 2014 at 19:43:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful fountain.
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  7. genieThursday, 23 January 2014 at 11:53:00 GMT+11

    This is one beautiful fountain. Love the tiers.

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  8. retired not tiredMonday, 27 January 2014 at 02:33:00 GMT+11

    What a great way to remember a great actor. Thank you for sharing!

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  9. JimMonday, 27 January 2014 at 07:11:00 GMT+11

    Thanks, Nora. It was my favourite photo from last year.

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  10. StarTraciMonday, 27 January 2014 at 12:57:00 GMT+11

    So beautiful! Sydney is definitely on my bucket list!
    :-)
    Traci

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  11. Vidya SuryMonday, 27 January 2014 at 16:36:00 GMT+11

    So very pretty! Thank you!

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